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Adult and two children play games and do cartwheels in the grounds of Osterley Park and House, London
Playing games at Osterley Park and House, London | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Family-friendly places to visit in London

Discover the top places to visit in and around London with your family. Make memories to treasure as you get active, tackle trails and connect with nature together in the great outdoors, or enjoy immersing into the history inside some famous historic houses.

Little People, BIG DREAMS®

Little People, BIG DREAMS at Osterley Park & House | © 2024 Vegara, Noh, Degnan, Noh, licensed by Quarto

Little People, BIG DREAMS® trail: Osterley Park & House 

From Wednesday 1 May: A brand new family trail at Osterley Park & House will celebrate some of the world’s most outstanding people, using artworks from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS® picture-book series.

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A family playing connect 4 in the garden at Ham House
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Ham House and Garden 

Head to the Outer Courtyard where little people will love getting stuck into the Mud Kitchen, using imaginative play to create culinary masterpieces. The Wilderness is a wonderful place to explore too, with over a mile of Hornbeam hedges arranged in a maze-like pattern.

A family walking in the grounds at Osterley Park and House, London
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Osterley Park and House 

From bike rides to den building, discover the full range of family-friendly activities and events taking place at Osterley Park.

Children playing on play park at Morden Hall Park, London
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Morden Hall Park 

Explore the natural play area, spot wildlife from the boardwalk and enjoy a family walk at Morden Hall Park, with pushchair friendly routes available. Wander into the second hand book shop for a treasure trove of stories.

A smiling boy rides a red bicycle on a parkland trail

Outdoor activities in London 

There are plenty of ways to get active with all the outdoor activities available at National Trust places in London.

A group of people walk between hedges in the garden, with the house behind, at Ham House and Garden, London

Walking in London 

From acres of parkland at Osterley Park to the meadows, wetlands and woodlands of Ham House, discover where to go for the best walks in London.

A family sat outside the Orangery Cafe at Ham House during summer

Places to eat in London 

Discover some favourite tea-rooms and cafés in London and plan where to stop for a tasty treat on your next adventure

Exterior view of Fenton House and Garden, London. The gardens include an orchard, kitchen garden, rose garden and formal terraces and lawns.

Discover more in London

From thriving wetlands to sprawling estates, intimate spaces and modernist masterpieces, London has it all, if you know where to look.